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The Old Vicarage is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Bolton, Lancashire. It is operated by Macdonald Care Limited.
The Old Vicarage specialises in older adults (65+) care.
As a residential care home, The Old Vicarage provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected The Old Vicarage in November 2025 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
The Old Vicarage is located in Bolton, within the Bolton local authority area in North West.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Ivy Bank Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 7EQ |
| Phone | 01204 594736 |
| Website | www.macdonaldcare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Last inspection | 13 November 2025 |
| Provider | Macdonald Care Limited |
Is The Old Vicarage registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Old Vicarage is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-114131554
What type of care does The Old Vicarage provide?
The Old Vicarage provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Old Vicarage?
You can contact The Old Vicarage by phone on 01204 594736, or visit them at Ivy Bank Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 7EQ.
What is The Old Vicarage's CQC rating?
The Old Vicarage has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-114131554
What are The Old Vicarage's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Old Vicarage's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Bolton?
There are 85 CQC-registered care homes in Bolton. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/bolton.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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